Senior Commodity Buyer
Shanghai, CN, 201206
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Develop and deploy commodity sourcing strategies for given sub commodities;
- Perform market intelligence, cost analysis, and price benchmarking, Identify, evaluate, develop and manage suppliers to fulfill business needs;
- Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, Manage multi-year material improvement pipeline projects for continuous improvement
- Lead project in reaching project targets with its supplier base (Planning, target costing, technical proposals)
- Secure strong cross-functional cooperation between purchasing department and various internal stakeholders.
- Continuously drive supplier improvements in quality, sustainability, capacity and cost (QSCC) areas;
- Conduct Business Review Meetings with business partners and key suppliers at top management level;
- Work in accordance with Volvo CE processes, the Volvo Way, Volvo values and behaviors;
Competencies and Education
Education
- University or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
Required competencies
- Possess Strong relevant purchasing and technical knowledge and solid understanding of relevant markets/industries and suppliers; Solid experience in Supplier Relationship Management and global supplier interfaces.
- Experience in strategy management, commodity roadmap creation, and strategic decision making.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills + proven track record of delivering results;
- Experience in working with cross functional and global team, Skilled in stakeholder management, building strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, and key internal partners.
- Strong customer and business mindset, linking sourcing priorities to machine performance, uptime, warranty, and lifecycle cost
- Strong risk management and proactive problem‑solving capabilities.
- Proven project management experience, from market intelligence and ESI to industrial and commercial implementation.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese;
Who are you?
We are looking for a proactive and strategic professional with a strong ‘can‑do’ attitude. You thrive in technical discussions, engage suppliers constructively, and enjoy working in a dynamic, global environment. You build strong relationships across functions and cultures, demonstrating skilled stakeholder management and an ability to align diverse perspectives toward common goals
You are insightful, structured and data‑informed. You collaborate naturally across cultures and functions and have a business mindset that connects purchasing priorities to cost, machine performance, reliability and sustainability.
Most importantly, you show passion for what you do, support the team, and continuously look for ways to improve and influence change.
What’s in it for you?
Beyond an exciting role in one of Volvo CE’s most technologically rich commodities, you will enjoy:
- A people‑centric culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous learning
- A strong team atmosphere with real opportunities for long‑term career development
- Exposure to global suppliers and cutting‑edge engine and cooling technologies
- Close collaboration with engineers, plants, project organizations, and supplier partners
- A global working environment with diverse stakeholders and international interfaces
Working for Volvo is different. Come experience it.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.